hobbled off on Sunday<\/a>, however, with an ankle injury, but played down its seriousness post-match.<\/p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s all right,\u201d McLean told ABC sport.<\/p>\n
\u201cPhysios, they did all the tests they needed to, and they say I\u2019m fine so. I suppose a bit of precautionary just to keep me off.\u201d<\/p>\n
And while it is believed he will be fit for Game 2, it may have created enough doubt for Daley to stick strong with his centre pairing of Crichton and Kotoni Staggs.<\/p>\n
Mark Nawaqanitawase is also reportedly \u201clikely\u201d to be overlooked with Tolu Koula keeping his spot on the wing.<\/p>\n
While Liam Martin is also expected to again miss out.<\/p>\n
One of Isaiya Katoa and Jacob Kiraz are reportedly set to be named in the No.20, the spot occupied by Dylan Lucas for Game 1.<\/p>\n
Reece Walsh set to be recalled<\/p>\n
The Maroons are set to name Reece Walsh on Monday, in a huge call ahead of Game 2. <\/p>\n
The Broncos have lost five consecutive games, and Walsh was noticeably exposed in defence during the Titans\u2019 extraordinary boilover win.<\/p>\n
The Broncos have lost five consecutive games, and Walsh was noticeably exposed in defence during the Titans\u2019 extraordinary boilover win.<\/p>\n
However, despite his poor form, on Sunday night, Code reports that Walsh has still earned a recall, replacing Mam on the bench. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is set to debut after Carrigan was ruled out with injury.<\/p>\n
Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi is also set to come in on Queensland\u2019s extended bench in place of Shibasaki.<\/p>\n
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Bulldogs captain racing the clock<\/p>\n
Stephen Crichton is reportedly in serious doubt to be selected for Game 2 as a result of a shoulder injury. <\/p>\n
There have been rumblings the ongoing shoulder issue is the reason his form has dipped in recent weeks for the Bulldogs. <\/p>\n
He has been selected to play for the Dogs in their Kings Birthday clash with the Eels on Monday<\/p>\n
According to the SMH, the Blues are putting together a contingency plan if Crichton fails to prove he is fit enough to play Game 2. <\/p>\n
According to the report, Casey McLean will get a call up to earn a spot in the starting side if Crichton forces a backline shuffle which would see McLean selected at centre or wing.<\/p>\n
McLean was impressive in his cameo during the series opener, particularly against the high-ball. <\/p>\n
Newcastle\u2019s Fletcher Sharpe is reportedly being considered as McLean\u2019s replacement on the bench. <\/p>\n
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